Suzuki Swift 2010–2017 used car review

Reliable, cheap to run and fun to drive, the Suzuki Swift is a popular city runabout.

Sam Domett

Expert reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Value

Interior

Overall score , 4.0 out of 5

The good

Quick steering and small turning circle great in the city
Attractive, cute styling
Efficient engine from 2013 update

The not-so-good

Boot is one of the smallest in its class
Bouncy over bumps

Inside and out

On the road

Reliability

Safety

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2010 Suzuki Swift RS

Price

$7,000 to $15,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

1.2-litre four-cylinder, 68kW/118Nm (claimed)

Transmission

CVT automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Unrated

Servicing

12,000km or twelve months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

5.1-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

3850mm

Width

1695mm

Height

1510mm

Towing capacity

400kg (unbraked), 1000kg (braked)

Turning circle

9.6m

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Sam Domett

Expert reviewer | Auto Media Group

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